A History of the Mahrattas v2.c32.13

v2.c32.13

The Supreme Council in Bengal assume the powers of general administration.—Correspondence with Bombay relative to their late proceedings—disapprove of the connexion with Rugoba.—Death of Sabajee Bhonslay.—Violent condemnation of the Bombay measures—peremptory orders in consequence.—Lieutenant-Colonel Upton dispatched to Poona as envoy plenipotentiary.—Remonstrances of the Bombay government—they vindicate their conduct—their belief in Rugoba’s innocence accounted for.—Reflections on the precipitate interference of the Supreme Government—evils of which it was the cause.—Mr. Hastings’ opinion.—Letter to Sukaram Bappoo.—Colonel Upton’s negotiation broken off—proceedings at Bengal on receipt of this intelligence.—The ministers in the meantime sign the treaty of Poorundhur—its conditions—disappointment and indignation of the Bombay government.—Offers of Rugoba.—Reprehensible conduct of the Bombay government.—Insurrection of the impostor Suddaba.—The Bombay measures approved by the Court of Directors—resolutions in consequence—dissent of Mr. Draper—motives which appear to have actuated the Directors.—Progress of Suddaba—defeat—seizure—and execution.—Colonel Upton recalled.—Mr. Mostyn re-appointed Resident.—Evasive conduct of the ministry.—An agent of the French government is received with distinction at Poona.—The Concan restored to order.—Conquests of Hyder.—